John Tesh: Intelligence for Your Life

Pet owners, it’s not your imagination: Your dog really DOES think and act like you! That’s according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, which tracked interactions between nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners. And to be clear, researchers have long known that animals and humans have a lot in common when it comes to our personality traits. …

Does your dog have a favorite toy? And no matter how many new toys you tempt her with, all she wants is that chewed up, raggedy old one? There’s a reason… Researchers from the University of Bristol looked into the types of toys dogs like best and which ones they get tired of quickly. What the researchers found was that …

Give them set schedules and routines, and stick with them! That’s according to a new study of 11,000 preschool kids conducted by Ohio State University. The researchers found that kids on a regular schedule are happier, sleep better, throw fewer temper tantrums, and are better able to self-regulate their emotions. And as a result, they’re less likely to develop into …

It’s A Fight! Nah… these two are actually good friends and love one another. They’re just play fighting. Thank you Kathyrupe for submitting the great video! Want your pet to be our next Star Pet Of The Week? Upload your adorable, quirky, lovable, funny pet videos to http://TeshVideos.com We’ll feature the best ones on https://Facebook.com/johntesh, https://instagram.com/johntesh_ifyl and here on https://Tesh.com …

You know how your granny said she could feel a storm coming in her bones? She wasn’t just being quaint and folksy. She was speaking scientifically! According to the University of Manchester in the UK, bad weather really can be felt in your bones. 9-thousand people shared data through a phone app, reporting when they felt the most arthritis pain… …

Here’s another reason to love your dog or cat: They can help keep you sane and happy! That’s according to Dr. Helen Brooks, a mental health expert from the UK’s University of Manchester. Her research shows that 60% of people battling mental illness, like anxiety and depression, say their pets make a huge difference in their lives. Because pets are …

When it comes to germs, which is worse: Men’s beards or dog fur? A new study from Switzerland found that men’s beards harbor more harmful bacteria than dog fur. The original purpose of the study was to see if humans could contract dog-borne diseases from contact with dog fur. And for the experiment, researchers took swabs from men’s beards and …

The journal Frontiers in Public Health says "overfat" refers to having excess body fat that poses a health threat. And 76% of the world’s population falls into that category! But don't mistake being overweight with overfat – they aren't the same thing. In fact, overfat has nothing to do with a person's weight. Instead, it’s only about the measurement of …

It’s Summertime, and this Dachshund has the right idea… playing ball in the pool on a Boogie board! That’s one way to keep cool! Thanks for submitting the great video! Want your pet to be our next Star Pet Of The Week? Upload your adorable, quirky, lovable, funny pet videos to http://TeshVideos.com We’ll feature the best ones on https://Facebook.com/johntesh, https://instagram.com/johntesh_ifyl …

Teens, tell your parents: Gaming can boost your brainpower! Especially action games, like “Call of Duty: Black Ops” and “Sonic The Hedgehog.” That’s according to more than 20 studies on gaming and cognitive abilities. For example, a study in the International Journal of Communication tracked the daily habits of 12-thousand 15-year-olds and looked at their test scores in school. And …